Senior Business Analyst, Inverness - HGH17902

Job Description

Post Title: Senior Business Analyst
Location: Inverness - 2B Castle Wynd, IV2 3EQ
Hours: 35 hours per week
Duration: Permanent
Salary: £42,879 - £46,410 p.a

Salary placing will normally be at the first point of the scale.

Contact Person: Mairi Grant Email: mairi.grant@highland.gov.uk

Job Purpose: This is an exciting role, cross-cutting all council services. You will play a crucial role in analysing business processes, identifying opportunities for improvement, and supporting the implementation of effective solutions to enhance the efficiency and effectiveness of Council operations.

You will be a great facilitator, with the ability to understand and translate business problems and opportunities into requirements. The role will require strong interpersonal skills, the confidence to challenge the status quo, and the ability to influence and work collaboratively at all levels across the organisation.

As a senior business analyst, you’ll have the opportunity to guide and support other analysts and influence methodologies and frameworks.

We believe that our people are our most important asset. Our generous terms and conditions of employment make the Council an excellent choice for long term employment in the Highlands and we pride ourselves on caring for our staff.

The role is hybrid, either from home or from any of our Highland Council hub offices. There will be a requirement for regular team working in person.

Please APPLY ONLINE. If you are unable to apply online and you wish to request an offline application pack, please contact HR Transactions Team, T: (24 hour voicemail) quoting the post reference number above.

Please find the Job Description below.

The Highland Council understands that diversity fosters creativity and innovation. We are committed to equality of opportunity, and being fair and inclusive. We welcome applications from people from all backgrounds, representative of the communities we serve and particularly encourage applications from candidates who are likely to be under-represented in our workforce.

As a disability confident employer, we guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet the minimum essential criteria requirements for the post.

Shortlisted applicants will normally be contacted by email, unless otherwise stated. Please check your emails regularly, including your junk/spam folder.

Requirements

Educated to degree level in business analysis, business administration, information technology, or a related field; or proven experience in business analysis for at least 3 years